1940s Wicked WW2 French Knickers Small

Vintage 1940s World War 2 era tap pants or French panty knickers by Adonna. 1939 to early 1940s. Tagged "Celanese Jersey of Acetate Rayon" Celanese feels like a man-made silk. Pale eggplant purple. Label: Adonna. Seams run at the front and rear center, keeping the sides smooth. Overdyed to help disguise hard water stains. Wash as silk. Celanese is a cellulose acetate fabric. Hand wash separately in warm water; air dry or cool dry drier setting will best suit the longevity of this vintage foundation.

Tagged 6 / Hips 38
Modern size equivalent Small
Measurements taken flat and not stretched, doubled where appropriate:
Waist 20 inches (10 inches flat)
Hips Measure 32 inches (tagged 38)
Leg openings 25 inches 
Side length 14.5 inches 
Rise 16 3/8 inches